These Keto Jalapeno Poppers they are super easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! Either serve them as an appetizer or in combination with Chimichurri Protein noodlesthey will definitely be the center of attention!
If you’ve ever been on a low-carb or keto diet, you know how easy it is to get bored of eating the same things over and over again.
Vegetables and salads can age when served as a side dish. Boredom turns into frustration. As a result, you throw in the towel on your diet. Trust me, I know, the struggle is definitely real. That’s why I’m excited to share this recipe with you!
If you love ordering jalapeño poppers at your favorite restaurant, I’ll show you how easy it is to make delicious Keto Jalapeno Poppers at home! And guess what? You don’t even need bread or fries!
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😍 Why you’ll love this recipe
- This recipe is one of the best and easiest keto appetizers!
- It can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Poppers can also be served as a side dish or as a filling in vegetarian tacos!
🛒 What you need for this recipe
🔖 Ingredients and substitutions
- Jalapeños: You’ll want to find the largest jalapeños possible that will give you enough room for the cheese filling.
- Cheese: 1 package of cream cheese and 1 package of Boursin cheese. I used garlic and herbs, but other flavors work well too! You’ll also need some sharp cheddar cheese or a shredded Mexican cheese blend to sprinkle over the jalapeño poppers.
- Bacon: Instead of wrapping each jalapeño popper in bacon, I like to add chopped bacon. You still get the great bacon flavor, but you only need 4 strips of bacon!
- Optional ingredients: If you can’t find Boursin cheese, substitute 4 more ounces of cream cheese and mix in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix.
🌶 How to Make Keto Jalapeno Poppers
Step 1: Wash the jalapeño peppers, then cut them in half. Remove the seeds while trying to keep some of the spines intact so the peppers retain some of their heat.
Step 2: Fry the bacon until almost crispy. You want some fat left on the bacon as it will continue to cook for another 20 minutes in the oven. Once cool, cut the bacon into small pieces.
Step 3: Place the cream cheese in a microwaveable bowl, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 45 seconds to soften. Stir in Boursin cheese.
Step 4: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeño half and remove the extra cheese mixture with a spatula. Arrange in a baking tray or baking sheet.
Step 5: Top each stuffed pepper half with about a tablespoon of shredded shredded cheese. Divide the chopped bacon between the poppers.
Step 6: Set the oven to 400 degrees F and bake the jalapeño poppers for 20 minutes. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Pro tip: These Keto Jalapeno Poppers can also be prepared on the grill or in an air fryer.
🍽 Other Keto Recipes
If you’re looking for more Keto recipe ideas, check out these delicious ones chicken chips! They are light, crunchy and great for dipping! Another favorite recipe is these deviled eggs keto with a Mediterranean twist! Finally, these seed crackers goes great with cheese or as part of a autumn meat board!
👩🏼🍳 Professional advice
- You may want to wear disposable gloves to avoid getting spicy jalapeno juices on your hands.
- If you want these keto jalapeno poppers to be really spicy, make sure to leave the spikes intact.
- Since my family loves spicy food, I added some of the seeds back into the cream cheese mixture to add more heat, but this step is optional!
- If you like the idea of a cheesy snack, but you can’t stand spicy food, I have the perfect solution for you. Sweet mini peppers make perfect Keto jalapeno poppers. They are the right size and are also very tasty! Just cut them in half, remove the seeds and follow the steps in the recipe below.
- Store leftover keto jalapeno poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To reheat jalapeno poppers, use an air fryer, toaster oven, or microwave.
If you like these keto jalapeno poppers, be sure to try these other delicious recipes!
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📖 Recipe
Keto Jalapeño Bacon Poppers
These Keto Jalapeño Poppers are so good, you’ll never miss the breading!
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Portions: 16 poppers
Calories: 40kcal
Instructions
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Wash the jalapeño peppers, then cut them in half. Remove the seeds while trying to keep some of the spines intact so the peppers retain some of their heat.
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Fry the bacon until almost crispy. You want some fat left on the bacon as it will continue to cook for another 20 minutes in the oven. Once cool, cut the bacon into small pieces.
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Place the cream cheese in a microwaveable bowl, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 45 seconds to soften. Stir in Boursin cheese.
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Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeño half and remove the extra cheese mixture with a spatula. Arrange in a baking tray or baking sheet.
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Cover each pepper half with about a tablespoon of shredded cheese. Divide the chopped bacon between the poppers.
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Set the oven (or toaster) to 400℉ and bake the jalapeño poppers for 20 minutes. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Jalapeno poppers can also be prepared on the grill or in an air fryer.
- You may want to wear disposable gloves to avoid getting spicy jalapeno juices on your hands.
- If you like your jalapeno poppers very spicy, be sure to leave the spikes intact.
- Since my family loves spicy food, I added some of the seeds back into the cream cheese mixture to add more heat, but this step is optional!
- If you like the idea of a cheesy snack, but you can’t stand spicy food, I have the perfect solution for you. Sweet mini peppers make perfect Keto jalapeno poppers. They are the right size and are also very tasty! Just cut them in half, remove the seeds and follow the steps in the recipe sheet below.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can use an air fryer, toaster oven, or microwave to reheat leftover jalapeno poppers!
Nutrition
Service: 1popper | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1Mr | Protein: 2Mr | Fat: 4Mr | Saturated fats: 1Mr | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 0.2Mr | Sugar: 0.2Mr
